How severe is CVE-2020-4386?

CVE-2020-4386 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.7, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2020-4386 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (15th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-4386?

CVE-2020-4386 primarily affects Ibm Db2. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-4386?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2020-4386 published?

CVE-2020-4386 was published on 2020-07-01 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-4386

CVE-2020-4386 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ibm Db2 with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.7. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-362.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.7)
CVSS v2: 1.9
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (15th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-362
Affected product: Ibm Db2
Published: 2020-07-01
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

IBM DB2 for Linux, UNIX and Windows (includes DB2 Connect Server) 9.7, 10.1, 10.5, 11.1, and 11.5 could allow a local user to obtain sensitive information using a race condition of a symbolic link. IBM X-Force ID: 179268.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-4386?: IBM DB2 for Linux, UNIX and Windows (includes DB2 Connect Server) 9.7, 10.1, 10.5, 11.1, and 11.5 could allow a local user to obtain sensitive information using a race condition of a symbolic link. IBM X-Force ID: 179268.
How severe is CVE-2020-4386?: CVE-2020-4386 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.7, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2020-4386 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (15th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-4386?: CVE-2020-4386 primarily affects Ibm Db2. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-4386?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2020-4386 published?: CVE-2020-4386 was published on 2020-07-01 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (5)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:db2:9.7.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:db2:10.1.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:db2:10.5.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:db2:11.1.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:db2:11.5.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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